Overview
- The match at SoFi Stadium on Sunday finished 0-0, leaving Belgium and Iran with two points each after their first two group games.
- Belgium dominated possession and created the better chances but were repeatedly denied by Iran’s compact defense and standout goalkeeping from Alireza Beiranvand.
- An Iranian goal in the first half by Mehdi Taremi was disallowed for offside after a VAR review, keeping the score level at the break.
- Belgium were reduced to 10 men when Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the 66th minute, forcing them to press with a numerical disadvantage late in the game.
- The result tightens Group G ahead of the final fixtures on June 26 and could alter the United States’ likely Round-of-16 opponent depending on who tops the group.